Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Warm bacon vinaigrette with shallots, garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard is an amazingly flavorful dressing for salads and vegetables that’s ready in about 15 minutes.
Yield: 3 /4 cup
Ingredients
- 5 pieces bacon
- ¼ cup minced shallot
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey (or sub maple syrup)
- 3 tablespoons coarse grain mustard (or sub Dijon mustard)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the pieces of bacon in an even layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, turning as needed to cook the bacon evenly, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel to drain and cool and set aside.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the shallow and garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to the skillet and whisk well to combine. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve. (Note: Crumble or chop the reserved bacon and use as a topping with the salad or veggies you’re using the vinaigrette for.)
Notes
Bacon: I tend to use a center-cut or thick-cut bacon, but regular is fine, too. You cook it for the grease, which is used in the dressing. But definitely crumble the bacon and use it for your salad or veggies, too!
Shallot: The shallot adds so much flavor and texture, and I really love it in this dressing. However, I know some people skip it.
Honey: Honey is my go-to here, but I think you could sub maple syrup if that’s what you have on hand.
Mustard: I like the texture and look of the coarse grain mustard, but you could substitute Dijon mustard or use a mixture of the two mustards if you prefer.
Leftovers: Transfer the cooled vinaigrette to a small jar or bowl and keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week. It will solidify in the fridge, so just remove it and spoon it into a small skillet to rewarm for a few minutes before using again.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g
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